adjective

unanimous

unanimous

The decision was unanimous.

The decision was unanimous.

They were unanimous in their opposition.

They were unanimous in their opposition.

((to be)) unanimous to be fully in agreement The decision was unanimous.

((to be)) unanimous ((in sth.)) to be in agreement about (sth.) They were unanimous in their opposition.

Synonyms: in agreement, united; Antonyms: divided

From Latin 'unus' (one) + 'animus' (mind, spirit), meaning 'of one mind'.

Remember that 'uni-' means 'one' and 'animous' relates to 'mind' or 'spirit'. So, 'unanimous' means everyone is of 'one mind'.

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